Antiquing on a Monday

 

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Dress: Kazuyo's Collection upcycled kimono

Cardigan: Metalicus via Vinnies jersey, chiffon

Heels: Kitten D'Amour vegan leather, buttons

Bag: New Life Shop handmade wool

Bangle Stack: Gift, vintage Mexican silver

Bangle: Gift, 20th Century Antiques & Collectibles vintage silver

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Finally sharing all the gorgeous pictures from a day spent antiquing for a belated birthday gift in one of my favourite places, New Farm Antique Centre on Commercial Road, Teneriffe followed by a leisurely lunch at the amazing Botany Restaurant & Bar in Newstead! For the occasion, I wore a stunning upcycled kimono patchwork shift dress with modified funnel collar that was handmade at the delightful Kazuyo's Collection in West End (& basically seems like it was made just for me) styled up with a cropped black jersey cardigan with chiffon ruffled hemline from Metalicus that I picked up at the Vinnies in Rosewood, a pair of black vegan leather strappy heels with sweet little buttons from retro-inspired label Kitten D'Amour for a modicum of height & a funky, handmade wool crossbody bag in the shape of Totoro from Studio Ghibli's beloved film, "My Neighbour Totoro" (1988) to carry all the essentials while adding a touch of whimsy. When it came to jewellery, I donned some beloved favourites - a stack of vintage Mexican silver bangles that some dear friends brought back from overseas & a single vintage silver bangle that my brother bought for me from 20th Century Antiques & Collectibles a few years ago when it was still situated on Griffith Street at Coolangatta to complete the look & add a touch of daytime shine.

Scroll down to see more snippets of our adventures...

Keep scrolling for a peek at our lunchtime fare, all shared "family style..."

Finally, a few little snapshots of my beautiful new statue - a Royal Dux ceramic shepherd from the early 1900s that was based on King David from the Old Testament, the shepard boy who famously beat the giant Goliath using a stone & a slingshot - in his new home...